# The Rice Advocate: Special Edition

> A commentary on the US rice sector describes farmers squeezed by low prices, rising costs and global competition, with November futures near $10.75. The piece says most growers need $15.50 to $17.00 per hundredweight to break even and raises questions about export credit guarantees and speculative positioning.

- Date: 2025-10-29 · published 2025-10-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22485-the-rice-advocate-special-edition
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent low prices and rising imports signal continued pressure on US rough rice values. Reduced acreage or farm exits could tighten supply later, but the near-term price effect is bearish.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- myemail.constantcontact.com: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Rice-Advocate--Special-Edition-.html?aid=Kig1j4FUQLA&soid=1133932288505

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